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By Bianca Iboma-Emefu
In a daring bid to rewire the mindset of Nigeria’s youth, renowned author and cleric, Venerable Anthony Ajero, has launched his latest work, Campus Millionaires, a practical guide aimed at equipping students with the financial intelligence needed to navigate today’s harsh economic realities.
Speaking at the unveiling, Ajero, who has over 30 years of professional and personal experience, lamented how lack of financial literacy had left many young people ill-prepared for life’s tough choices.
“When I was in university, I made rash decisions because I lacked financial literacy. This book is my way of ensuring today’s students don’t repeat the same mistakes,” he declared.
Far from being just another motivational text, Campus Millionaires drills into practical principles—savings, budgeting, investments, networking, and communication—tailored for the peculiar struggles of Nigerian students.
Ajero stressed the mantra of “saving before spending” and urged undergraduates to see their talents and passions as assets. “Your skills are your currency. Start creating income streams now, not after graduation,” he noted.
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The book captures stories of students and entrepreneurs who built financial independence from campus, underscoring Ajero’s message that wealth creation is not reserved for the privileged. “You don’t need to wait for graduation or millions in capital. The time to start is now,” the author insisted.
Supporting this view, Dr. Joy Ajero, a lecturer, called for entrepreneurship education to be fully integrated into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, warning that economic hardship is already pushing many students off course.
“Hardship should not derail academics. But without practical skills, graduates risk leaving school with nothing but frustration. Entrepreneurship is key to survival and financial independence,” she advised.
She further urged parents to play their part by teaching children financial discipline early, stressing simple habits such as budgeting and saving. “Families and schools must work together to instill this culture if we want a generation that is not perpetually dependent,” she added.
For Amarachi Erhabor-Nwoko, Secretary of the Local Organising Committee, the book has already been transformative. “Before now, I spent all my salary and business profits without saving or investing. This book opened my eyes to financial wisdom I intend to practice and share with others,” she confessed, urging youths to embrace the guide as an antidote to rising unemployment.
More than a manual, Campus Millionaires is a rallying cry. Ajero positions it as a movement—a call on Nigeria’s young generation to take charge of their financial destiny despite the odds. His words to the students were emphatic: “You have the power to change your story. Don’t wait. Start today.”
